Hello to all my viewers reading this. Today was our last day in Baku as we prepare to make our grand exit back to the UAE, and I must say, I was sad—so sad, I could probably win an award for it! After I woke up, I got ready and had my last meal at the Diamond Hotel, which was as epic as a last supper could be.
After packing our bags, we shuffled to our van like a bunch of reluctant cats being dragged to the vet. I will definitely miss Baku, the driver of the van, and the view—oh, that view! After some time, we finally reached the airport, where adventure awaits… or at least a long line at security!
We wrapped up our security checks and check-in—it was about as thrilling as watching paint dry. To sprinkle some joy on our hungry faces, the adults embraced their inner heroes and whisked us away with Happy Meals from McDonald’s, though they ominously instructed us to devour our feasts on the airplane. I ended up with crocs as my toy, and guess what? My sister got the exact same pair—twinsies!
I even managed to score a chicken burger, which I confidently deemed a gourmet meal at 30,000 feet. Afterward, we sauntered over to passport control and made our way to our gate, where I stumbled upon a sweet shop. My mom and aunt decided it was the perfect time for some Azerbaijani sweets, but I was too stuffed to entertain the idea of eating any more—priorities, right?
Then my mom, in her never-ending quest for the perfect souvenir, waltzed into a shop and called me, sounding like a modern-day treasure hunter, demanding I arrive with 10 bucks. So, off I went, and what did I get? A wooden pencil and a pen—because obviously, that’s what every kid dreams of on vacation! By the time we got our souvenirs, our flight had begun boarding, and we were practically the last ones to waddle to the gate like it was a race.
Once aboard, we became professional photographers, snapping selfies like we were about to win the Oscar for Best In-Flight Snack Montage. Just when we thought we’d reached peak dining bliss with our Happy Meals, guess what? My pre-ordered food swooped in like a superhero: a chicken cheese zinger wrap! Talk about an upgrade!
You see, there were so many empty seats on our flight that it looked more like a ghost town than an airplane! So, our friends from the back decided to join us up front, probably thinking there might be snacks or better views (spoiler alert: there weren’t). After a while, I got bored out of my mind, so I whipped out my phone to indulge in some literary magic – that’s right, I dove into a Harry Potter e-book!
But just a few hours later, the flight attendant popped up like a magician, telling us we were landing shortly. I was sitting with my mom and my aunt, battling ear pain like a warrior when my aunt discreetly handed me some bubble gum (keep that on the down-low, will ya?). And just like that, we landed in Abu Dhabi, UAE – our home sweet home where the only flying I do is in my dreams!
Then we landed, did a quick makeover in the restroom, and made our way to passport control like we were in a reality show challenge. After that, we heroically rescued our baggages, and since my family was the speediest, we even snagged our friends’ luggage—talk about a heist! We staged our grand exit from the airport, hopped into an airport taxi, and made a beeline to my friend’s house. From there, my family commandeered our friend’s car and off we went to Dubai, with dreams of grandeur and adventure.
But first, a pit stop at a gas station where my dad, in a caffeine-fueled frenzy, bought us coffee. My sister and I shared a French vanilla latte like it was the last cup on Earth, while our parents savored a cappuccino—because adulting is hard, right? Finally, we rolled into our home, grabbed a bite at Vegme, and crashed into bed, where I dreamt about all the wild adventures I could potentially feature in a blockbuster movie.
And that’s a wrap on our Azerbaijan escapades! Until next time, when we’ll embark on even more questionable adventures! (P.S. Today’s photo album features a stunning blank page—a true masterpiece!)
But hold onto your hats, folks! Here’s a pie-in-the-face question for you—what was the most shockingly fascinating, mind-boggling piece of awesomeness you stumbled upon while chomping on my wildly entertaining escapades in Baku from day 1 to day 5? Spill the beans!
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